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Chapter 118: Lanchi's Dream
Chapter 118: Lanchi's Dream
The floating staircase slowly came to a halt, gently depositing Lawrence and Lanchi on the corridor of the third floor with its translucent crystal steps.
As they stepped onto the corridor, imbued with the essence of magi-tech craftsmanship, a profound sense of tranquility enveloped them. The wood grain patterns on the floor unfurled beneath their feet like the fingerprints of time, bearing witness to the history and evolution of the Card Maker's Association.
"You're a student of the Magi-Tech Academy. Your teachers must be overjoyed to have you. How could you possibly cause them any trouble?"
Lawrence asked, his confusion growing as they walked.
Could this young man possibly have a strained relationship with his instructors at the academy? Lanchi's gentle and polite demeanor didn't fit the profile of a loner or an arrogant student.
"...I'm from the Sage Academy."
"...What?"
Lawrence fell silent for a moment, digesting this new information.
"I never expected that you're also proficient in magic." He couldn't help but marvel at Lanchi's multitude of talents.
"No, no, I'm terrible at casting spells," Lanchi said, shaking his head and lowering his eyes in embarrassment, eager to change the subject.
Despite his growing repertoire of skills, spellcasting was one area where he consistently fell short.
His practical magic skills were so poor that he would be ranked at the bottom of the Sage Academy's history. Students of his caliber usually wouldn't make it into the prestigious academy.
"Then why didn't you apply to the Magi-Tech Academy?!''
Lawrence was completely baffled by Lanchi's train of thought; the young man was starting to give him a headache.
How could a natural-born artistic magi-tech craftsman choose to join the Sage Academy, renowned for its specialization in spellcasting?!
"Well, if I had to choose between the two, the entrance examination for the Sage Academy seemed much simpler..."
After all, there were mandatory courses at the Magi-Tech Academy that Lanchi had no interest in taking. The elective courses were similar across both academies, so it didn't make much difference where he enrolled.
He naturally opted for the Sage Academy, where he felt he could secure admission with just two months of preparation.
"...''
Lawrence finally realized that Lanchi was genuinely impulsive.
He was the epitome of someone who went wherever the wind took him.
Once the Card Maker's Association notified the Magi-Tech Academy, the professors there would still be willing to assist Lanchi, as they would any student from their school.
However, he imagined that their emotions would be a complex mix of feelings, and they'd likely lose sleep for several nights.
From then on, they wouldn't be able to boast that they were the ones who taught Lanchi...
"Actually, although there are virtually no students below the fourth grade who have attained the Platinum rank as Card Makers, according to the rules and regulations of the Ikeli Academy, if the Association formally recognizes a Platinum-ranked Card Maker, the Magi-Tech Academy can employ them as professors under the 'Hutton Kingdom Talent Recruitment Special Protocol'. Platinum-ranked Card Makers are sought after wherever they go."
Lawrence couldn't help but sigh.
Sometimes, even fourth-grade students at Ikeli Academy took on part-time teaching roles or assisted professors with their classes.
If a fourth-grade student had a strong attachment to the school and chose to stay on after graduation, they might transition into a formal teaching position. Several of the academy's most powerful instructors had followed this path.
After all, the academy provided unparalleled access to the Void Gate and its Shadow Worlds, along with top-notch facilities, resources, and support services.
The school also didn't restrict teachers from holding other legitimate positions.
For example, the current Dean of the Sage Academy and High Priestess of the Church of the Goddess of Fate, Loren, had once been the top freshman at the Sage Academy.
"No, no, I was just extremely lucky today. And this is just a third-rank card; I still have a lot to learn.
Lanchi shook his head hurriedly. He still had a long way to go in Magi-Tech, and his only specialty was in the arts.
If he went to the Magi-Tech Academy, he could, at most, teach art classes while continuing to study intermediate and advanced Magi-Tech.
Those subsequent Magi-Tech courses were what he truly desired.
"Wait a moment."
Lanchi's eyebrows knitted together as he suddenly seemed to realize something.
That familiar feeling...
Back then, he had also started as a specially appointed professor...
If he could truly obtain a teaching position at Ikeli Academy.
Then perhaps he would be one step closer to that position he had once dreamed of but had since given up on.
If he could climb a few more steps.
Until one day he, Lanchi, could preside over the entire Ikeli Academy.
Maybe then he could restore the glory of the Inferno Corridor Academy of old.
Although Lanchi admitted that he was a dreamer, deep in his heart, he cherished this small dream.
It was his only dream—to relive that brief, dreamlike experience, to become that great dean admired by students and beloved by teachers!
"So, Mr. Lawrence."
Lanchi's voice was filled with excitement and anticipation.
"After I pass the review and officially become a Platinum-ranked Card Maker, is there a possibility that the Magi-Tech Academy will specially invite me to take up a teaching position?"
Lanchi's eyes sparkled with the vitality and ambition unique to the youth, like a star filled with grand aspirations, shining brilliantly in the night sky.
"If both parties are willing, then there shouldn't be a problem..."
Lawrence's response was hesitant and laced with confusion.
"Typically, no school would refuse the addition of a Platinum-ranked Card Maker, but it's rare for a Platinum-ranked Card Maker to express willingness to teach."
For some reason, Lanchi's overly eager expression made Lawrence feel a little apprehensive.
"I really hope the review process goes smoothly."
Lanchi immediately brightened up, as if his fatigue had been swept away.
His spirited demeanor made even his strides seem light and powerful.
Soon, accompanied by Lawrence, Lanchi traversed several distinctive areas until they finally arrived back at the familiar reception area on the third floor.
Treading on the soft and delicate fiber carpet, its weave interwoven with intricate floral patterns, classic geometric shapes, and fluid curves, the space exuded warmth and elegance, complemented by the arc-shaped floor lamps in the room's corner.
Along the way, many people they passed looked at Lanchi with astonished gazes, as if witnessing the birth of a legend.
However, Lawrence held a lofty position as the vice president of the Ikeli Card Maker's Association branch, and even those filled with curiosity about Lanchi did not dare to approach him casually. Instead, they respectfully maintained their distance, showing their regard for Lawrence.
"Student Lanchi, if there's anything you need help with in the future, you can directly find any one of the stewards at the association and tell them to look for Vice President Lawrence. I will come to assist you promptly."
Lawrence instructed.
Although he had already explained the important matters to Lanchi in detail, and the remaining content would be communicated by the Ikeli Card Maker's Association branch through the school, it seemed that Lanchi wanted to leave the Card Maker's Association early today to return home and rest. Thus, Lawrence would need to see him out.
"Thank you very much."
Chatting and laughing, the two arrived at the sofa in the reception area.
(End of Chapter)
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